Aliso Viejo - Cook

Angry Chickz•Aliso Viejo, CA

4d•$20 - $20

About The Position

As a member of the Crew Member team, the Cook creates a positive environment for guests by preparing amazing food and providing excellent customer service. The Cook works with other team members to ensure guest satisfaction. Training is provided to work at stations including fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading, and expo. The role involves preparing food according to company recipes and quality standards; maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards; setting up and sanitizing line stations; keeping preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils clean; organizing, labeling, and rotating food products; operating large-volume cooking equipment; and following specific dietary requirements for meals. The Cook must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant cook or food-service experience, knowledge of food handling and safety, familiarity with cooking methods, teamwork, attention to detail, and English communication and reading ability. Spanish is helpful but not required. The Cook must be available to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and wear an Angry Chickz uniform and safety-department-required non-slip shoes. The work includes extended standing and walking, bending and twisting, occasional lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, repetitive hand use, reaching at various heights, and exposure to hot, cold, wet, and potentially dusty or chemical environments.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Cook or in a similar role in a restaurant or food-service setting.
Knowledge of food-handling procedures and food-safety regulations.
Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Familiarity with various cooking methods and techniques.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to speak clearly, comprehend directions in English, and read English.
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Wear the Angry Chickz uniform and non-slip shoes required by the safety department.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is advantageous.
Ability to read or speak Spanish is helpful but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Prepare food according to company recipes and ensure quality, flavor, and presentation.
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Set up and sanitize stations on the line.
Keep food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils clean.
Organize, label, and rotate food products.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, stoves, and griddles.
Follow specific dietary requirements when preparing meals.
Work with team members to support guest satisfaction and communicate effectively.
Provide excellent customer service and help create a positive environment for guests.
Work at stations such as fry, cashier, prep, seasoning, breading, and expo after training.